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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 235/75R17 109T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 235/75R17 109T Tire

Most helpful positive review

5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent tread wear, last set went 80,500 miles.

Excellent replacement tire of the same prior Defender LTX M/S model which lasted 80,500 with no service issues. Tires ride great, are quiet, and have excellent traction. Unfortunately, the manufacture date on the tires is 4423 which means the 44th week of 2023, so the new tires were actually 2 and one half years past their manufacture date when sold and installed.
Beach 5
Originally posted on
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Most helpful negative review

2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

NOT your dads LTX, for sure a downgrade

I used to use the LEGENDARY original LTX on my HD trucks. That tire was amazing in every way. This replacement not so much. Tire has about 45 to 50k miles on them and one is separating and the rest show substantial wear on edges and across treads. Will be searching for a new brand. Try new things win new prizes Michelin. You knew you had a winner with the original LTX.
HD driver
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We're sorry to hear your Defender LTX M/S tires did not deliver the tread life and durability expected. Tire wear and separat...
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/13/2013

    Good high mileage tires

    These tired have been on my 1997 Chevy 1500 for several years and probably near 100000 miles. My driving is mostly on good paved roads in Mississippi. Usually hot and dry or hot and wet conditions. Not much ice and snow. Have not had any problems with these tires. Highly recommend the LTX M/X tires.
    Olerebeltwo
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/2/2021

    So Far So Good

    We were looking for a new set of tires and wanting great performance, longevity and ride noise. We came across this tire and for the first several weeks all has been good. We've dealt with some rain and icy conditions and no lack of performance issues so far. The ride noise has been the most impressive including during a road trip we took as well. We've been impressed so far with some of the key aspects we were looking for.
    Damon13
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    2/1/2014

    Excellent Service LTX MS

    The LTX MS are the best tires I have ever used in my 28 year driving experience in terms mileage and overall performance. They could be a little quieter. The tires were the original equipment for my 2009 Honda Ridgeline. I am now on 97,500 miles and the tires have not yet reached the wear indicators. I must admit that I am driving 80% highway in Florida and the tires are not being abused by offroad and winter conditions. Handling is great and you could not expect a better performance on wet roads including summer tropical down pours that we experience in Florida. Great product.
    Shipbroker
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    Best tire I've purchased ...

    Best tire I've purchased for a full size pickup. As soon as the stock tires were worn enough to replace,I purchased Michelin. Ride ,control and stability are vastly improved. Current milage 65,000 and still plenty of tread. I estimate 80,000 miles + on this set before replacement. (based on wear to date)
    Vetteboy
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    I have driven 79,811 on a ...

    I have driven 79,811 on a set of michelin LTX M/S tires with very even thread wear. I have noticed some sidewall cracks in all 4 tires and the traction is not so good on wet roads now due to thread wear. I guess it is time for a new set. I will buy the same tire again. JR
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    9/8/2012

    Great tires

    I've used these tires on my wife's SUV and my old truck. They're the best tires I've ever bought for heavier vehicles. The tires on my wife's SUV are almost 2 years old and still look like new. I would have traded the truck tires from my old truck to my newer one if they would have fit.
    Leed2
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    12/14/2020

    Smooth, quiet ride with excellent wear!!

    Currently have them on my F-250 diesel with 20,000 miles on them showing little signs of wear. Should be good for at least another 50,000 miles. I'm a contractor that puts about 40,000 miles per year on my truck and these tires have taken me coast to coast, Florida in the summer to Oregon in the winter with no problems. The ride is amazing with little or no road noise. My dad also runs these on his Grand Cherokee year round in Michigan and swears by them.
    Jeff1
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care
    So glad to hear of your great experience with Defender LTX tires, Jeff1.
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    2/3/2013

    Best tire made

    I bought a set of Michelin P245/70 R16 LXT for my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee all wheel drive a few years back now the tires have over 101000 miles on them. I measured the tread today and all tires are still have from .192 to .222 thousants of an inch of tread left. The most I have ever gotten out of previous tires is 65000 miles. Thesr are great tires and I insisted that a car I bought in 2011 had Michelins on it. Thank You Jim
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/13/2013

    Michelin Tires Are The BEST !

    Nothing drives, rides, or last like Michelin. I have been buying Michelin tires forever. I travel the SE and have found after I wear out a set of Michelins 3 times its time to replace the truck. 80 - 90 k miles per set. You pay for them but the value is there compared to other tires plus you can't beat the ride with a stick!
    Jackson
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    7/23/2022

    Outstanding tire

    Replaced OEM Good Years on my 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab. The Defender LTX MS tires are awesome! Smooth ride and soaKs up bumps like a champ. Great traction I’d dry and wet. When new tHere was a little more tire squirm in turns compared to good years but very minor. The ride qUality improvement makes truck feel like luxury car. Also seeing improvement in mpg. Jumped from average of 26 MPG to 27 to 28 mpg on same route.
    Ram Driver
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    I drive a F250 and use to ...

    I drive a F250 and use to run bias tires because the sidewalls were tougher. I'm on about to get my third set of LT M/S. They are a great tire. Quiet and strong. I usually load about 1,000# to haul every day and the quiet smooth ride is to set example. Never had a tire failure with one and only cut one once. Highly recommended for a personal service vehicle.
    ez
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/23/2021

    Great Ride!!

    Not my first set of Michelins and not the last! But they will certainly be on twice as long as the last set that came on the truck and only lasted 35K and where anything but a comfortable and quite ride! The cost more but worth every penny and pay for themselves with the extra. mileage you get out of every set. The LTX never disappoints!
    TBF81
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/8/2013

    Still The Best Tire I Ever Owned

    Over 75,000 miles on my Michelin tires and they are still the best tire I ever owned. I purchased new Michelins in Jan. of 2009 for my Honda Pilot with 68,819 miles. I now have over 150,000 miles on the Pilot and still have good tread, good handling, and performance. So good, my parents borrowed my vehicle for a 3 hour drive, came back and said they'd still own their Honda Pilot if it rode and handled like mine with the Michelins. These tires are by far the best I have owned. Great wear, great handling and performance, and peace of mind when driving long distances in any kind of weather. I drive up to 600 miles a week, and am glad I am driving on these tires every day.
    HuskerJon
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    9/6/2012

    Good Tires Will buy again

    I had Michelin LTX M/S for 80,000 miles on my 1999 Durango. Awesome, best tire I ever owned. Suv died before tires. Tires were still good. I was so pleased, I put brand new ones on my 2001 Tahoe with 200,000 miles. I only have 30,000 miles on new tires, but feel like brand new. I will buy again. A little more expensive up front, but over life of tire, I don't think you can buy any better tire(for a big SUV) period.
    BamInc
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    11/14/2010

    The only compaint I have ...

    The only compaint I have is that one of the tires failed less than 2 weeks after purchase. Traveling 65 mph on a straight stretch, my drive wheel tire had a side wall blow-out. This could have proved fatal had it been non-straight stretch road. However, since it's replacement there has been no problem and we are more than satisfied with them.
    Granny
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    I mounted these tires on ...

    I mounted these tires on a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The ride is incredibly smooth. I have been a loyal Michelin customer for just about as long as I have been buying tires. These tires provide the ride and durability I have come to expect from the Michelin Man.
    bicycleman
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 2 out of 5 stars
    2 out of 5 stars review
    8/9/2017

    Worse gas mileage tire I have ever owned.

    I only buy Michelin tires as they are proven to be the best, I have been a faithful Michelin tire owner for many years, and however, my latest Michelin purchase I am not happy with. My MPG has dipped 3 to 4 miles per gallon since I put these tires on. These were the most expensive tires they had at the store and I was told the best Michelin tires they had, so I was quick to purchase thinking I couldn’t go wrong. Well, that's is not the case. While the tires give a smooth, quiet ride, the reduction in gas millage leaves me more than disappointed. The original brand tires the vehicle came with gave me much better millage and those were worn out
    Matt
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    3/10/2017

    Very good tire, but DEEPER TREAD needed for next gen

    This has been an excellent tire. The one thing it needs is deeper tread. Michelin, if you are listening, your competitors are offering up to 20/32 inch tread depth and you are at 13.5/32 inch on the LT285/70/17 Defender LTX. If I see another tire with that much more tread depth, there is a good chance I will purchase it. Please, more tread depth to be competitive in the current LT tire market for the next edition of this tire. At least 1/2 inch.
    powerhawk5000
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    9/14/2022

    Best driving characteristics; best value

    I just returned from a trip in my Ford F150 from Strathroy Canada to Dallas Texas towing a 7000# trailer and I am more than happy with the control I felt from these tires. Each truck I have bought came with different tires, but when the trucks needed new tires, they were always Michelin.
    Boat2rv
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/14/2013

    The Best Tires

    I use these these tires on my personal and work trucks. they are the quietest, smoothest, and most dependable tires I can buy. They cost more than other tires however, I cannot afford to have my trucks out of service for any ammount of time. If I can prevent time loss by spending a little more up front, then I can save a whole lot in the long run.
    Sparky14
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com